Ottery St Mary Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Ottery St Mary Parish Church
Little Big Top over the creek (Beautiful Days '08)
Tumuli that is part of the Barrow Down cemetery near Ottery St. Mary, Devon. The tumuli is the small hill in the field, with a fence and small hedgerow bisecting it.
#LikeALocal. A free Entry event held every year in Ottery St Mary, East Devon. The Flaming Tar Barrels are carried through the streets of the town to the delight of thousands of townsfolk and visitors, something that has become very well known throughout the years. Ottery St. Mary is internationally renowned for its Tar Barrels – the event is said to have originated in the 17th century, and is held each year. Each of Ottery’s central public houses sponsors a single barrel. Held on November 4th, the barrels are soaked with tar and are lit outside each of the pubs in turn and once the flames begin to pour out, they are hoisted up onto local people’s backs and shoulders.
Escot House, near to Fairmile, Devon, Great Britain.
Photo by Anthony Vosper (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
Courtyard by Marriott Exeter Sandy Park

Courtyard by Marriott Exeter Sandy Park

4 out of 5
Sandy Park Way Exeter England
The price is AU$125 per night from 10 Apr to 11 Apr
AU$125
10 Apr - 11 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Exeter. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
Nice modern hotel with clean and quiet room

Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Exeter Sandy Park
Woodbury Park Hotel and Golf Club

Woodbury Park Hotel and Golf Club

4 out of 5
Woodbury Castle Exeter England
The price is AU$100 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
AU$100
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Exeter. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Room clean, nice big bed. But stark decor & bathroom needed updating. Very non-smiling lady was my welcome, but there were other frendlier peops on reception. No room service & no food available after 4.30 except in restauranr which was fullly booked... not my idea of hotel service. Nice pool but ...

Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026

Woodbury Park Hotel and Golf Club
Exeter Rougemont hotel by Sunday

Exeter Rougemont hotel by Sunday

3.5 out of 5
Queen Street Exeter England
The price is AU$124 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
AU$124
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Exeter. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Comfortable clean room. Great location

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Exeter Rougemont hotel by Sunday
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Set in the heart of Lyme Regis in the conservation area of the old town

Set in the heart of Lyme Regis in the conservation area of the old town

Lyme Regis England
Stay at this golf cottage in Lyme Regis. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Dinosaurland Fossil Museum and The Town Mill are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (15 reviews)
Host was helpful and obliging. House was cosy and well equipped with comfortable beds etc Trcentjy refurbished.

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Set in the heart of Lyme Regis in the conservation area of the old town
3 bedroom family property that sleeps 6 in traditional fishing village

3 bedroom family property that sleeps 6 in traditional fishing village

Beer ENG
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Seaton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Beer Roads and Pecorama ...
10/10 Exceptional! (53 reviews)
The house was really lovely just needs the painwork redoing radiators were rusty need replacing and the sofas in the lounge also

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

3 bedroom family property that sleeps 6 in traditional fishing village
Wisteria Cottage, Topsham

Wisteria Cottage, Topsham

Topsham England
Stay at this family-friendly cottage in Exeter. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Topsham Pool and Topsham Museum are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (187 reviews)
The house was warm an welcoming and a perfect place to stay in Topsham. We especially liked the well equipped kitchen and it's proximity to the centre of Topwsham,

Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

Wisteria Cottage, Topsham
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Popular places to visit

Escot Park

Explore the great outdoors at Escot Park, a lovely green space in Ottery St Mary. Visit the stunning cathedral and cosy cafes in this relaxing area.

Escot Park

Cadhay

You can learn about the history of Ottery St Mary with a stop at Cadhay. Visit the stunning cathedral and lively bars in this relaxing area.

Cadhay

Cities near Ottery St Mary

Exeter Cathedral which includes heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

Exeter

Amazing old church

Honiton